§ 50-172. Insect and rodent control.

(a)

Generally. Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects on the premises of a food service establishment shall be utilized. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.

(b)

Openings. Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents. Outside openings shall be protected against the entrance of insects by tightfitting, self-closing doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing, and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms, intake and exhaust air ducts and other openings to the outside shall be tightfitting and free of breaks. Screening material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch.

(Code 1970, § 11-96; Ord. No. 80-24, §§ 6.24, 6.25, 9-23-80)